Gaming Disorders - Depression, Anxiety and IPV

Problem gambling can be detrimental to your mental and physical health. Gambling addiction is a significant public health problem in many nations. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) states that an individual has to demonstrate or show at least four of the following over a period of twelve months: regular occurrence of gambling-related problems that involve financial investment or other sources. Gamblers are those who gamble regularly without consuming additional resources. In order to be diagnosed with a gambling disorder, a person must show or exhibit at most four of the following symptoms:

A. A. The urge may be caused by an emotional upset, loneliness, frustration, or by feeling isolated from society. B. People who engage in IPV discover that their gambling problem rapidly increases when there are issues of intimacy within the relationship. In an IPV study, relationships in which there was infrequent and inappropriate IPV did not differ from relationships where there was more frequent IPV however, those relationships with a low frequency of IPV were more likely to be the victim of infidelity.

C. Gambling-related disorders can also be caused by general cognitive and behavioral disorders. Gamblers could also be suffering from depression or mood disorders when they are using alcohol or drugs. The use of alcohol and drugs can lead to a variety of psychological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, marital problems and substance abuse addiction. Gambling can also be affected indirectly by alcohol consumption, since it can increase irritability or an impulsivity, which is linked to IPV.

D. These factors may trigger existing or developing gambling issues. Both poor communication skills and dysfunctional interpersonal relationships could cause negative effects on the onset of gambling problems. The presence of other risk factors like alcoholism and substance abuse can exacerbate the psychological and communication difficulties that are associated with IPV. These factors can exacerbate the negative impacts of IPV, like poor communication and relationship problems.

E. Emotional and physical impacts can occur when communication is not optimal or dysfunctional. These issues could increase the risk of having gambling problems and increase the severity. When gamblers have poor communication skills and dysfunctional social relationships, they often feel isolated and g vulnerable. The feeling of being isolated and vulnerable makes them more vulnerable to emotional issues and abusive behavior of family and friends. When these relationships deteriorate the separation of the gambler is more likely that he'll take up gambling to ease these emotional stresses.

F. Compulsive gambling disorder is more common if you gamble online. The internet provides anonymity and allows you to easily spot symptoms. Gambling addicts may experience symptoms such as excessive stress and anxiety, loss of appetite or weight loss, or inability to relax. The internet can also encourage you to place bets on higher amounts than you are able to afford to lose and increases the chance you may experience a financial setback.

G. Relationships between intimate partners may deteriorate when a person is involved in online gambling. If you're a habitual gambler and your girlfriend or boyfriend is your most trusted confidant It is possible for them to feel abandoned and untrustworthy of you. If this is the case, you could experience depression anxiety when you discuss potential issues you may face with your intimate partner. Online gambling can also be a risky activity if you don't have support from your family.

H. IPV and family violence are a dynamic process. There are strong environmental and genetic factors that affect the probability of developing IPV. However the interconnected nature and vulnerability to violence created by gambling as well as IPV makes these conditions more vulnerable. Although it is not evident from the research on how gambling and IPV influence each other to increase the chance of violence in the workplace however, one study did show that women suffering from gambling disorders had higher rates of IPV as compared to people who had no gambling issues.